Help Guide Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The following explains how to use the headphone amplifier. Select a topic from the navigation pane on the left.
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Table Of Contents Help Guide PHA-3...........................................................................................................................i Getting Started...............................................................................................................................1 Included items........................................................................................................................11 Checking the included items.............................................
Listening to music with headphones via balanced connection.........................................74 Setting the sound quality (DSEE HX)...............................................................................77 Amplifier or active speaker.....................................................................................................24 Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker......................................................78 Information........................................
The microphone of the headset does not work...............................................................103 The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated........................104 How to Use.....................................................................................................................................8 Troubleshooting............................................................................................................................
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Getting Started Included items Overview Parts and controls Before connecting to a computer Power source 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 1
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Making connections Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an optical audio output supported device Connecting to an analog output device 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 2
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music Headphones Amplifier or active speaker 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 3
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Information About the indications and settings Compatible device Notes on use Trademarks Support website 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 4
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 5
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Headphone amplifier Power Sound 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 6
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connected device Computer Other device 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 7
Help Guide List of Topics Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 How to Use Getting Started Included items Checking the included items About the supplied manuals How to use the silicone belts Overview What you can do with the headphone amplifier About High-Resolution Audio format files About the balanced connection Parts and controls Parts and controls About the indicators Before connecting to a computer Installing the driver software on a Windows computer Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Po
Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an optical audio output supported device Connecting to a PCM recorder, etc.
Help Guide List of Topics Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? Headphone amplifier Power Unable to turn on the headphone amplifier/The battery life becomes short. Unable to charge the battery. Charging time is too long. Sound There is no sound. The sound is low. The sound is distorted. Noise is generated. Connected device Computer Unable to install the driver software on a Windows computer.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Included items Checking the included items Check that all items are packed with the headphone amplifier before use. About the supplied manuals Refer to the supplied manuals depending on your situation. How to use the silicone belts You can fasten a connected device to the headphone amplifier using the silicone belts (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Overview What you can do with the headphone amplifier Introduction to the main features About High-Resolution Audio format files What are High-Resolution Audio format files? About the balanced connection What is the balanced connection? 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 12
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Parts and controls Parts and controls Introducing the names of switches, jacks and indicators, etc. on the headphone amplifier. About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Before connecting to a computer Installing the driver software on a Windows computer When playing the music files on your Windows computer with the headphone amplifier, you need to download and install the driver software on the computer.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Power source Charging the battery via a computer Connect the headphone amplifier to a computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied) to charge the battery. Charging the battery via an AC outlet The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor (AC-UD20) (sold separately). Turning the power on How to turn the headphone amplifier on. Turning the power off How to turn the headphone amplifier off.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Windows computer Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Windows computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Mac Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a WALKMAN Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN You can connect the headphone amplifier to a WALKMAN that supports digital output using the digital cable for WALKMAN (supplied). Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphone amplifier to a WALKMAN, which only supports an analog output, using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an Xperia Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied). Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out You can connect the headphone amplifier to Xperia models, which only supports an analog output, using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphone amplifier to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB cable supplied with your iPhone/iPad/iPod.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an optical audio output supported device Connecting to a PCM recorder, etc. You can connect the headphone amplifier to a device with the optical out jack, such as a PCM recorder, using a digital optical cable (sold separately).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an analog output device Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphone amplifier to an analog output device using the stereo mini cable (supplied).
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Headphones Listening to music with headphones You can listen to music from an audio device using the headphones with a standard 3-pole stereo mini plug via the headphone amplifier. Listening to music with headphones via balanced connection You can connect the headphone amplifier to the headphones that are compatible with the balanced connection using a balanced-connection headphone cable. By doing so, you can enjoy music with better sound quality.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Amplifier or active speaker Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker You can listen to music from an audio device by your amplifier or active speaker via the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the indications and settings About the indicators The indicators show the status of the headphone amplifier. Summary of settings and connections The settings and connections vary depending on the connected device.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible device Compatible WALKMAN models Compatible Xperia models Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models Compatible operating systems (Windows) Compatible operating systems (Mac) Compatible balanced connection headphones 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 26
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Notes on use Precautions Precautions on safety and placement, etc.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Trademarks Trademarks List of trademarks/registered trademarks 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 28
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Support website Customer support websites URLs of the customer support websites 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 29
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Troubleshooting What can I do to solve a problem? 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 30
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Power Unable to turn on the headphone amplifier/The battery life becomes short. Unable to charge the battery. Charging time is too long.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Sound There is no sound. The sound is low. The sound is distorted. Noise is generated.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Computer Unable to install the driver software on a Windows computer. When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Other device The remote control of the headset does not work. The microphone of the headset does not work. The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Checking the included items After unpacking, check that all items in the list below are included in the package. If any items are missing, contact your dealer. The number in ( ) indicates the item amount.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the supplied manuals The following three manuals come with the headphone amplifier. Help Guide (this data) Operation manual on the Web, which can be accessed by a PC or smartphone, provides the detailed information on how to use the headphone amplifier and troubleshooting, etc. Start Guide (enclosed paper) Provides basic information on how to connect or use the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 How to use the silicone belts You can fasten a connected device to the headphone amplifier using the silicone belts (supplied). 1. Mount the connected device on the headphone amplifier. 2. Bind the headphone amplifier and the connected device using the silicone belt with its wider part placed under the bottom of the headphone amplifier. 4 silicone belts are supplied.
Be careful not to pinch your finger when binding the headphone amplifier and the connected device with the silicone belt. It may cause injury. Sony is not liable for damage to an audio device caused by using the silicone belts. The silicone belts are not guaranteed to fasten all audio devices. Do not over-stretch the silicone belt. It may cause a malfunction. Stop using the silicone belt if it is cracked.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 What you can do with the headphone amplifier Balanced output support for clean signal ground * for balanced output, a balanced-connection headphone cable and balanced headphones are needed. Selected parts for high quality sound (ES9018/TPA6120) USB Audio PCM 384 kHz/32 bit, DSD compatible WALKMAN, Xperia, iPhone/iPad/iPod Digital connection All content you hear is enhanced.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About High-Resolution Audio format files High-Resolution Audio, which is typically 96 kHz/24 bit or higher, is made by digitally sampling an original analog audio source. The number of times at which sampling is performed (in one-second increments) is called the sampling frequency, which is expressed in hertz or “Hz.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the balanced connection Unbalanced connections have commonly been used for portable audio devices. This connection method works as L+/R+ signals go through an amplifier and L-/R- signals go through the ground.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Parts and controls Front and left side Rear side 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
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Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 About the indicators POWER/CHG (power/charge) indicator When the headphone amplifier is being charged, the indicator flashes/lights up in red. When the headphone amplifier is turned on, the indicator flashes/lights up in green. While the headphone amplifier is being charged Turns off The headphone amplifier is fully charged. Lights up (red) The headphone amplifier is being charged.
Turns off The headphone amplifier is being input with; the linear PCM digital signal of sampling frequencies under 48 kHz the analog signal Lights up The headphone amplifier is being input with; the linear PCM digital signal of sampling frequencies not under 48 kHz the DSD digital signal of the High-Resolution Audio format DSD indicator Turns off The headphone amplifier is being input with; the linear PCM digital signal the analog signal Lights up The headphone amplifier is being input with the DSD signal
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Installing the driver software on a Windows computer To play back the music files on your Windows computer with the headphone amplifier, you need to download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on the computer. 1. Visit the following support website, then download and install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your Windows computer. http://www.sony.
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Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer To play back the High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer (Windows/Mac) with the headphone amplifier, you need to download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on the computer. 1. Visit the following support website, then download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on your computer. http://www.sony.com/support/ For details on installing, refer to the download pages.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Charging the battery via a computer The headphone amplifier contains a rechargeable lithium-ion battery, which should be charged before using it for the first time. 1. Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise, until it clicks, to turn off the headphone amplifier. The battery charges only when the headphone amplifier is off. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the headphone amplifier. Rotate it more to adjust the volume. 2.
When the battery cannot be charged Check that the headphone amplifier and your computer are firmly connected via the micro-USB cable (supplied). Use only the supplied micro-USB cable. Do not charge the battery using any other USB cable. Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep or hibernation mode.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Charging the battery via an AC outlet The battery can be charged via an AC outlet by using the recommended USB AC adaptor (AC-UD20) (sold separately). For details on the adaptor, refer to its operation manual. 1. Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise until it clicks to turn off the headphone amplifier. The battery charges only when the headphone amplifier is off. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the headphone amplifier.
Battery life*2 Analog connection: Approx. 28 hours *2 Digital (balanced) connection: Approx. 5 hours *2 when using the headphone amplifier at 1 mW + 1 mW output (24 Ω). Time may vary, depending on the immediate environment or conditions of use. *2 Note The charge will continue for about 10 hours, then the timer function of the charge protection circuit will stop the charging. If you want to continue charging, disconnect and reconnect the micro-USB cable.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Turning the power on When using the headphone amplifier for the first time, charge its battery beforehand. Connect the headphone amplifier to your booted computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied). 1. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise. The POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green then lights up. Rotate the power/volume knob further clockwise to increase the volume.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Turning the power off 1. Rotate the power/volume knob counterclockwise until it clicks. The POWER/CHG indicator turns off. Note The POWER/CHG indicator lights up in red when the DC IN 5V port is connected to your computer or the USB AC adaptor (sold separately). The indicator turns off when battery charge is completed.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Checking the battery level Check the battery level before carrying out the headphone amplifier. 1. If the micro-USB cable (supplied) is connected to the DC IN 5V port, disconnect it. 2. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn the headphone amplifier on, and check how many times the POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green. Flashes three times: Substantially charged Flashes twice: Half charged Flashes once: Battery level is low.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Windows computer You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Windows computer using the micro-USB cable (supplied). The headphone amplifier is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 384 kHz/32 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz. 1. Start your computer.
may flash in green or the sound may be interrupted. This is not a malfunction. In this case, turn the volume down. The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate via a USB hub or USB cable extension. Use the supplied micro-USB cable only. Do not disconnect the computer while operating. Before disconnecting the computer from the headphone amplifier, stop playback and turn the headphone amplifier off to prevent damage to data. Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a computer’s USB port.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a Mac You can connect the headphone amplifier to a Mac using the micro-USB cable (supplied). The headphone amplifier is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 384 kHz/32 bit PCM, DSD 2.8 MHz or DSD 5.6 MHz. 1. Start your Mac. You need to download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player” on your Mac to play back High-Resolution Audio format files on the Mac with the headphone amplifier. 2.
Digitally broadcast sound may not be output from a Mac’s USB port. In this case, connect the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the headphone amplifier to the analog audio output of the Mac. For details on connections, see “Connecting to an analog output device.” If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the DC IN 5V port of headphone amplifier is connected to a Mac or an AC outlet. Be careful not to trip over the connecting cable.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a digital output supported WALKMAN By using the digital cable for WALKMAN (supplied), the headphone amplifier can amplify the signal directly without the built-in amplifier of the WALKMAN. Compatible WALKMAN models NWZ-A10 series, NWZ-ZX1 and NWZ-F880 series (as of July 2014) For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
The following settings of your WALKMAN may be causing the sound distortion. Set these settings off to solve the problem. Dynamic Normalizer Equalizer VPT (Virtualphones Technology) DSEE (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) Speaker output optimizer Sound is not output from the headphone jack of the WALKMAN when it is connected to the headphone amplifier. You cannot adjust the volume by the WALKMAN when it is connected to the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to WALKMAN models unsupported by digital-out Before connecting, turn the volume of your WALKMAN down, and turn the headphone amplifier off. 1. Turn on the WALKMAN. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack (right edge position). 3. Set the OUTPUT select switch to (right edge position). 4. Connect the WALKMAN to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack using the stereo mini cable (supplied). 5.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a digital output supported Xperia You can connect the headphone amplifier to a digital output supported Xperia using the digital cable for Xperia (supplied). The compatibility of digital output supported Xperia models depend on the country/region. For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
If you are listening to music too loudly, the battery may drain even if the DC IN 5V port of headphone amplifier is connected to a computer or an AC outlet.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to Xperia models unsupported by digital-out Before connecting, turn the volume of your Xperia down, and turn the headphone amplifier off. 1. Turn on the Xperia. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack (right edge position). 3. Set the OUTPUT select switch to (right edge position). 4. Connect the Xperia to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack using the stereo mini cable (supplied). 5.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an iPhone/iPad/iPod You can connect the headphone amplifier to an iPhone/iPad/iPod using the USB cable supplied with your iPhone/iPad/iPod. For details on compatible models, see “Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models.” The headphone amplifier is compatible with audio format files, up to 48 kHz/24 bit PCM. 1. Turn on the iPhone/iPad/iPod. 2.
iPad iPad iPad iPad iPad iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod iPod (4th generation) mini (3rd generation) 2 touch (5th generation) touch (4th generation) touch (3rd generation) touch (2nd generation) classic 120GB / 160GB (2009) nano (7th generation) nano (6th generation) nano (5th generation) nano (4th generation) nano (3rd generation) Note If noise is generated, turn off the connected iPhone/iPad/iPod, then turn it on again.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to a PCM recorder, etc. You can connect the headphone amplifier to a device with the optical out jack, such as a PCM recorder, using a digital optical cable (sold separately). The headphone amplifier is compatible with High-Resolution Audio format files, up to 192 kHz/24 bit PCM. 1. Turn on the device. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the OPT IN port (second position from the right). 3.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Connecting to an analog output device You can connect the headphone amplifier to an analog output device, such as a smartphone or portable music player, using the stereo mini cable (supplied). Before connecting, turn the volume of your device down, and turn the headphone amplifier off. 1. Turn on the device. 2. Set the INPUT select switch to the position of the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack (right edge position). 3.
connected to a computer or an AC outlet.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with headphones You can listen to music from an audio device with your headphones via the headphone amplifier. Follow the steps below when you connect the headphones with the stereo mini plug to the headphone amplifier. 1. Connect the stereo mini plug of your headphones to the (headphones) NORMAL jack of the headphone amplifier.
6. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphone amplifier, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.” 7. Rotate the power/volume knob to adjust the volume. When the volume remains low Depending on the headphones, the volume may remain low, even if you turn the volume up to the max volume. In this case, turn off the headphone amplifier and set the GAIN select switch to HIGH, then turn on the headphone amplifier again.
Installing “Hi-Res Audio Player” on a computer Summary of settings and connections 4-547-524-11(4) Copyright 2014 Sony Corporation 73
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with headphones via balanced connection Connecting the balanced connection compatible headphones to the headphone amplifier upgrades sound quality from an audio device connected to the headphone amplifier. Balanced connection compatible headphones MDR-Z7, XBA-Z5, MDR-1A *, XBA-H3* (as of July 2014) * The balanced-connection headphone cable (MUC-S20BL1/MUC-M20BL1) (sold separately) is required to connect MDR-1A and XBA-H3.
5. Rotate the power/volume knob clockwise to turn on the headphone amplifier. The POWER/CHG indicator flashes in green and then lights up. Rotate the power/volume knob further clockwise to turn up the volume. 6. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphone amplifier, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.” 7. Rotate the power/volume knob to adjust the volume.
If you turn the volume up too high, it may damage your hearing. Be careful not to turn the volume up too high. Do not connect your headphones to the (headphones) NORMAL jack and (headphones) BALANCED L/R jack simultaneously. In the following cases, the relay in the internal circuit will make a sound.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Setting the sound quality (DSEE HX) By setting the DSEE HX select switch to ON, you can enjoy better sound quality from your audio device connected to the headphone amplifier. 1. Set the DSEE HX select switch to ON. The compressed audio files are upgraded to a sound quality higher than that of a CD, and provides a dynamic sound. Note The DSEE HX function will stop working when the signals below are transmitting to the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Listening to music with an amplifier or active speaker You can listen to music from an audio device that is connected to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) port, iPhone/iPad/iPod port or OPT IN port via an speaker by connecting an amplifier or an active speaker to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack. 1. Connect an amplifier or active speaker to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the headphone amplifier. 2. Connect an audio device to the headphone amplifier. 3.
6. Start playback on the connected audio device. When playing High-Resolution Audio format files on your computer with the headphone amplifier, download and install “Hi-Res Audio Player.” 7. Adjust the volume on the amplifier or active speaker that is connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack. For details on adjusting the volume on the connected device, refer to its operation manual.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Summary of settings and connections When connecting a Windows computer, Mac, digital output supported WALKMAN or digital output supported Xperia to the headphone amplifier The connecting port Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port The position of the INPUT select switch Left edge position where the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port is The jack that the audio signal is output from/the position of the OUTPUT select switch (headphon
amplifier The connecting port OPT IN port The position of the INPUT select switch Second position from the right where the OPT IN port is The jack that the audio signal is output from/the position of the OUTPUT select switch (headphones) NORMAL jack /right edge position ( ) (headphones) BALANCED L/R jack /right edge position ( ) AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack /left edge position where the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack is When connecting an analog output device to the headphone amplifier The connecting port AUDIO IN/LINE
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible WALKMAN models Supporting models (as of July 2014) For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible Xperia models For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible iPhone/iPad/iPod models iPhone/iPad/iPod models that can be used with the headphone amplifier are shown below. (as of July 2014) Update the software of your iPhone/iPad/iPod to the latest version before using it with the headphone amplifier. For the latest iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible operating systems (Windows) Supporting Operating Systems Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows Windows 8.1 8.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible operating systems (Mac) Supporting Operating Systems Mac OS X (v10.6.8 or later) CPU Intel Core 2 Processor 1.6 GHz or higher Memory 1 GB or higher USB USB port (USB 2.0 High Speed) One of the above OS needs to be installed to the computer at the factory. The headphone amplifier is not guaranteed to operate with all computers.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Compatible balanced connection headphones Supporting models (as of July 2014) For the latest compatible models, access the following URL: http://www.sony.com/support/ MDR-Z7 XBA-Z5 MDR-1A * XBA-H3* *The balanced-connection headphone cable (MUC-S20BL1/MUC-M20BL1) (sold separately) is required to connect MDR-1A and XBA-H3.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Precautions On Safety Do not put weight or pressure on the headphone amplifier as it may cause the headphone amplifier to deform during long storage. Do not drop the headphone amplifier or subject it to external shock, as it may cause a malfunction. Clean the headphone amplifier with a soft dry cloth. If there is noise while listening to the radio, etc., move the headphone amplifier farther away from the connected device.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Trademarks “WALKMAN” and “WALKMAN” logo are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “Xperia” and “Xperia Tablet” are registered trademarks of Sony Mobile Communications AB. iPad, iPhone, iPod, iPod classic, iPod nano, iPod touch, and Retina are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air, and iPad mini are trademarks of Apple Inc.
Help Guide How to Use Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Customer support websites http://www.sony.com/support/ Access the support website to get the information about the supported models, software update or troubleshooting, etc.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 What can I do to solve a problem? The headphone amplifier may become warm during use. This is not a malfunction. If the headphone amplifier does not function as expected, try the following steps to resolve the issue. Find the symptoms of the issue in this Help Guide, and try any corrective actions listed. Look up information on the issue on the customer support website. If the operations above do not work, consult your nearest Sony dealer.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Unable to turn on the headphone amplifier/The battery life becomes short. Charge the battery of the headphone amplifier. When the battery life is reduced to half, the battery is approaching the end of its service life. Consult your nearest Sony dealer for replacement.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Unable to charge the battery. Turn off the headphone amplifier and charge the battery again. Check that the headphone amplifier and your computer are firmly connected using the micro-USB cable (supplied). Check that the computer is turned on and not in standby, sleep or hibernation mode. Check that the headphone amplifier and the computer are directly connected, and not via a USB hub.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Charging time is too long. Check that the headphone amplifier and the computer are directly connected, not via a USB hub. A cable that is not supplied is used. A USB AC adaptor that is not recommended is used.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 There is no sound. Check that the headphone amplifier and the audio device are connected correctly. Check that the connected device is turned on. Check that the headphone amplifier is turned on. If the POWER/CHG indicator does not light up in green, charge the battery. When you charge the battery, turn the headphone amplifier off beforehand. Check that the INPUT select switch is in the correct position for the connected audio device.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The sound is low. Turn up the volume of the connected device. Turn up the volume of the headphone amplifier. When using high-impedance headphones, set the GAIN select switch to HIGH. Use headphones that have a stereo mini plug. The headphone amplifier only supports headphones that have a stereo mini plug. If you use headphones/headsets with a remote control or microphone, there may be low sound or no sound.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The sound is distorted. When the audio device is connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the headphone amplifier, turn down the volume of the connected device. Set the equalizer setting of the connected device to off. Charge the battery of the headphone amplifier if the battery level is low. When you charge the battery, turn the headphone amplifier off beforehand.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Noise is generated. Connect the headphone amplifier and the device directly, not via a USB hub or USB cable extension. The USB port of the connected computer may have a problem. Connect the headphone amplifier to another USB port of the computer if available. When the audio device is connected to the AUDIO IN/LINE OUT jack of the headphone amplifier, adjust the volume of the connected device and turn up the volume of the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Unable to install the driver software on a Windows computer. The headphone amplifier needs to be connected to your Windows computer at a certain point while installing the driver software. In this case, connect the Windows computer to the Xperia/WALKMAN/PC (USB AUDIO) connecting port of the headphone amplifier using the micro-USB cable (supplied).
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 When connecting to a computer, there is no sound or the sound is not played back properly. The computer does not recognize the headphone amplifier as a USB device. Restart your computer. Install the driver software for Windows “Sony USB Device Driver” on your Windows computer. Turn up the volume of your computer or software.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 Sound is interrupted when connecting to the computer. The CPU of your computer is overloaded. Close other applications. Other USB devices are connected to your computer and being used simultaneously. Quit operating other USB devices.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The remote control of the headset does not work. Remote control operation is not supported by the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The microphone of the headset does not work. Headset microphones are not supported by the headphone amplifier.
Help Guide Troubleshooting Portable Headphone Amplifier PHA-3 The connected radio or TV cannot receive a signal/Noise is generated. Keep the connected device away from the headphone amplifier.
